The redesigned 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the Ford F-150 are the two trucks every Tulsa buyer cross-shops, and the Silverado now brings the highest tow rating in the class, 13,700 lbs, along with the only diesel half-ton. The 2027 Silverado 1500 arrives at Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet later this year; Ford is selling the 2026 F-150 today and has announced updates for 2027.

Quick Take

For most Tulsa truck buyers, the 2027 Silverado 1500 is the pick: 13,700 lbs of towing with the 5.7L V8, a 481-hp 6.6L V8, the only diesel in the segment, and the same 16.3-inch touchscreen standard on every trim, base Work Truck included. Buyers who need a truck this week, want the highest published payload or value the F-150's back-to-back J.D. Power quality award should look at the F-150. Both are strong choices; one is redesigned and arriving, the other is proven and on sale.

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Overview

The 2027 Silverado 1500 is a ground-up, fifth-generation redesign: new exterior, new interior, four engines from 305 to 481 horsepower including a diesel, and Chevrolet's most tech-loaded Silverado ever. Seven trims start at $38,600 and run to $77,200 before the $2,795 destination charge. See the Trims page and Specs page for everything on the truck.

Ford F-150 Overview

The 2026 F-150 is Ford's current, on-sale full-size truck, offered in 8 trims from XL to the performance Raptor, with five gas engines plus a full hybrid. Ford states the F-150 offers best-in-class max available towing (13,500 lbs) and max available payload (2,440 lbs), and it carries J.D. Power's #1 ranking for new-vehicle quality two years in a row. Ford's site also announces 2027 F-150 updates: new grilles and available wheels on select trims, a Carhartt Package and BlueCruise with Towing.

Powertrain Comparison

Every figure below is the maximum for its truck, properly equipped. Ford's figures come from Ford's own F-150 page.

	2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500	Ford F-150
Engine choices	Four: 2.7L TurboMax, 5.7L V8, 6.6L V8, 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel	Five gas engines plus a full hybrid, including Raptor-only engines
Diesel option	Yes, 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel, 305 hp and 495 lb-ft	Not offered in the 2026 lineup
Top horsepower on standard trims	481 hp (6.6L V8)	430 hp (3.5L PowerBoost hybrid), per Ford
Performance-trim horsepower	481 hp (6.6L V8, ZR2)	450 hp (Raptor) and 720 hp (Raptor R), per Ford
Max towing	13,700 lbs (5.7L V8, Double Cab, 2WD, Max Trailering Package)	13,500 lbs (3.5L EcoBoost V6), per Ford
Max payload	2,340 lbs (2.7L TurboMax, Regular Cab, 2WD)	2,440 lbs, per Ford
Hands-free driving while towing	Super Cruise with trailering, standard on High Country and ZR2, available on Silverado and Trail Boss	BlueCruise with Towing, available on the 2027 F-150, per Ford; the 2026 listing shows hands-free highway driving

Interior and Technology Comparison

	2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500	Ford F-150
Hands-free driving	Super Cruise, standard on High Country and ZR2, available on Silverado and Trail Boss, with 3 years of OnStar One	Ford BlueCruise, available on Platinum, King Ranch, Lariat, Tremor and select XLT models, per Ford
Cabin work surface	Multi-Flex center console that folds flat into a workspace	Available Interior Work Surface, per Ford
Tailgate	Multi-Flex Tailgate on the ZR2	Available Pro Access Tailgate, per Ford

The Silverado's 16.3-inch touchscreen and 12.2-inch driver display are standard on every trim, and the ZR2 and High Country add an 11.5-inch front passenger screen.

Pricing and Value

The 2027 Silverado 1500 starts at $38,600 MSRP for the Work Truck, $41,395 with the $2,795 destination charge, and runs to $77,200 for the ZR2. Ford lists the 2026 F-150 at a starting MSRP of $39,585 on the XL trim. The Silverado's High Country, at $71,700, includes the 5.7L V8, Super Cruise with trailering, a panoramic sunroof and the passenger screen as standard equipment.

Where the 2027 Silverado 1500 Wins

• The highest tow rating in the class. The 5.7L V8 rates 13,700 lbs, against Ford's 13,500 lbs for the 3.5L EcoBoost V6.
• The only diesel. The 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel is available on the Work Truck and standard on the ZR2; with the available 34-gallon tank it offers a highway range of over 900 miles. Ford's current F-150 lineup does not offer a diesel engine.
• More V8 power. The 6.6L V8's 481 horsepower and 501 lb-ft of torque outpower every F-150 engine short of the 720-hp Raptor R.
• The same core tech on every trim. The 16.3-inch touchscreen and 12.2-inch driver display are standard from the base Work Truck up, so there's no trim-shopping for basic technology.
• An all-new platform. The 2027 Silverado 1500 is a complete redesign for this generation, with new V8s, a new interior and an expanded standard safety suite.

Where the F-150 Has the Edge

• It's on sale now. Ford is selling the 2026 F-150 today; the 2027 Silverado 1500 arrives later this year.
• Higher published payload. Ford's 2,440-lb max available payload sits above the Silverado's 2,340 lbs.
• Back-to-back quality recognition. The F-150 carries J.D. Power's #1 new-vehicle quality ranking two years in a row, and a Kelley Blue Book Best Buy award.
• Engine breadth. Ford lists five gas engines plus a full hybrid, including the 450-hp Raptor and 720-hp Raptor R engines.

Which Should You Choose?

If you want the highest tow rating, a diesel option or the newest platform in the segment, the 2027 Silverado 1500 is the one to wait for, and Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet can get you on the list now. If you need a truck immediately, want the highest published payload figure or a performance-trim engine like the Raptor's, the F-150 is a strong, currently available choice worth cross-shopping. Either way, a test drive is the fastest way to feel the difference.

Test Drive the 2027 Silverado 1500 at Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet

Jim Norton T-Town Chevrolet on South Memorial Drive in Tulsa, just off US-75, takes buyer interest in the 2027 Silverado 1500 now. Schedule a test drive, shop current Silverado 1500 inventory, or call (918) 921-2100 to ask about 2027 arrival timing.

This comparison covers the redesigned 2027 lineup; buyers cross-shopping the outgoing truck can see the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 directly.

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